I’ve decided to honor San Diego’s pretentious neighbor to the north with 34 San Francisco Finds. From the Golden Gate to Fisherman’s Warf San Francisco has got it goin' bossa nova.
These 35 San Francisco Finds will open your eyes to the glory that is San Francisco. Be amazed by their progressiveness and eco-friendly attitude. I’m jealous already.
Implications - Even if you can't visit San Fran anytime soon, checking out this collection of Golden Gate-inspired innovations will take you one step closer. Though I would still suggest taking a trip over there instead -- the city really is a site to see.
34 San Francisco Finds
31
Shoe Jewelry
San Francisco's Litter Label Glams Up Pumps
30
Interactive Animal Posters
San Fransisco Zoo Ads
29
Solar-Powered Hybrid Ferries
San Francisco Evolves
28
Wine on Tap an VinoVenu
San Francisco Wine Bar
27
Throwing Furniture From Windows As Art
"Defenestration" in San Francisco
26
Clothing as a Moving Canvas
The 2nd Skin Exhibit in San Francisco
25
Eco Museums
San Francisco's Academy of Sciences
24
Eco Bus Stops
San Francisco Unveils Project for Solar Powered Transit Stations
23
Life-Sized Board Games
Candy Land Takes Over San Francisco's Lombard Street
22
80s Icon Revived
Mr. T Doll Exhibition In San Francisco
21
Celebrity Cannonball Rallies
GumBall 3000 from San Fran to Beijing
20
Happypreneurs
San Francisco Positivity Conference
19
Impromptu Playgrounds
San Franciso Pranksters Install Swings on BART Trains
18
San Francisco in Jell-O
Landscapes by Liz Hickok
17
Viral Sci-Fi Showdowns
Star Wars Death Star Destroys Enterprise from Star Trek in San Fran
16
Urban Star Wars Invasions
'Death Star' Over San Francisco
15
Toothpick City Scapes
San Francisco in 100,000 Toothpicks
14
Mad Men Fashion Shows
Academy of Art San Francisco Showcases Retro Looks at NYFW
13
Cookware CityScapes
San Francisco by Zhan Wang
12
Refreshing Holiday Gifts
San Francisco-Based Curlew Makes Artisan Candles Modern & Cool
11
Suspended Bridge Neighborhoods
San Francisco Toys With Numerous Bay Bridge Options
10
Mini Cityscapes
Miniature San Francisco Gets Recreated & Resized Using Recycled Materials
9
Eco-Progressive City Governments
San Francisco Goes Green with EV Charging Stations
8
Eco Iconic Billboards
Coca-Cola Goes Green With a Billboard in San Francisco
7
San Francisco May Ban Plastic Grocery Bags
6
Reverse Graffiti (UPDATE)
Now Cleaning the Streets of San Francisco
5
Citywide Eco Enforcement
Mandatory Recycling & Compost in San Fran Makes the World Greener
4
Cured Meat Fanatics
San Fransisco's Bacon Camp Is All About The Love of Pork
3
Renewable Ocean Energy
San Francisco Submits Permit to Implement Offshore Wave Power Project
2
Electric California Corridors
Electric Highway Installed Between L.A. and San Francisco
1
Guilt-Free Eco Airports
San Francisco Introduces World's First Carbon Offset Kiosks
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Adaptive Design Campuses
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On-Campus Business Incubators
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Sustainable Canopy Pavilions
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Iconic Musician-Honoring Exhibitions
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Sensory Museum Experiences
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Architecturally Intricate Museums
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Art-Led Cocktail Collaborations
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Creative Office Campuses
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Glass Pavilion Architecture
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Contemporary Wooden Winery Designs
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Large Sports Complexes
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Architectural Hardware Designs
A Manifesto on Touch Presented Bankston’s Collaborative Hardware
Large-Scale Culinary Destinations
Toronto's Waterworks Food Hall Celebrates the City's Tapestry
Innovative Steel Laneway Houses
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Lighthouse-Resembling Urban Buildings
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Sculptural Mall Dreamscape
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Immersive Hawaiian Stays
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Sustainable Green-Integrated Towers
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Multicultural Bright Historic Museums
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Retail Design Landmarks
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Gourmet Chocolate Stores
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Metallic Jewelry-Inspired Store Designs
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Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Global Product Launch Events
Uber Unveils a New Go-Get Exhibit Featuring Interactive Vignettes
Spanish Mountain Pass Lookouts
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Urban Activewear Activations
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Coastal Sculptural Events Spaces
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Lighthouse-Inspired Urban Tall Structures
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Modern Urban Placemaking Projects
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Modern Embassy Conversions
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Seaside Golf Apparel Shops
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Luxury Outdoor Experiences
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Provocative Banned Books Installations
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